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With richly illustrated black-and-white photographs and detailed maps, this book offers a vivid portrayal of the team's daring journey and the "dreadful game of snakes and ladders" they endured against weather, time, and the unforgiving mountain.
Bernard Pierre, a seasoned mountaineer and expedition leader, led the successful 1952 French climb of Nun Kin. His experience, strategy, and storytelling have left an enduring mark on mountaineering literature, offering readers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of high-altitude expeditions.
A Mountain Called Nun Kin is not just a mountaineering narrative; it’s a celebration of human spirit and determination. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the 20th-century Himalayan expeditions, this book is an inspiring addition to your library.
This 1955 Hodder and Stoughton hardcover in its dust jacket suits a reader who keeps a shelf of Himalayan mountaineering history. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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